Middle School Report

With Term 3 now well under way, Year 9 and 10 students have completed their course counseling assignments for the year, and made their subject selections in line with their pathways for 2018. Year 9s have selected a wide range of subjects to study in Year 10 next year, and many of them are now well on the way to establishing a clear route into their chosen field of study in the years to come. Year 10 students also spend a great deal of time thinking about their options for next year. Thank you to all parents who attended course counselling to support students and ask questions about the VCE and VCAL pathways available to students next year.

The Year 10 Beacon Ambassadors are now working with Mr McFarland to prepare for this year’s Beacon Bonanza to be held on Tuesday 5 September. As part of the day, we will welcome a number of guest speakers from different professions who will speak to the students about the skills, qualifications and pathways into their career areas.

Assemblies were held on Monday 14 August with a focus on student voice and celebrating success. Thank you to Alisa Chhem, Louise Dang and Thao Thi Nguyen from Year 9, and Daniel Gonkarnue, Oli Lavea and Laeticia Santos who all spoke at assembly having contributed to class captains’ meetings and forums. The feedback and ideas that you contributed to the discussions were excellent and have given the Middle School Team lots to think about in addressing student needs.

Important Dates

Term 3 Progress Reports – Wednesday 30 August

A reminder that Term 3 Progress Reports will be available to students and parents from Wednesday 30 August on the student and parent portal.

Beacon Bonanza Day – Tuesday 5 September

Year 10 students will be involved in a morning of careers talks, interactive workshops and discussions about their future aspirations and goals.

Parent Teacher Interviews – Wednesday 20 September

Students are reminded of the importance of making appointments to see teachers to discuss their learning success and progress.

Becky Annetts

Middle School Sub School Leader